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AIA®
Document B101TM
– 2007
Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
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NOTICE: Substantive changes have been made to this B101
standard form of agreement which are not reflected in the Table
below. Revisions noted below are those made since the Sep 16,
2013 version.
TABLE OF ARTICLES 1 INITIAL INFORMATION 2 ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES 3 SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES (§ 3.6.2.1 Rev. July 11, 2014)
4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES 5 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES 6 COST OF THE WORK 7 COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES 8 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES 9 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 11 COMPENSATION 12 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 13 SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT EXHIBIT A INITIAL INFORMATION
ARTICLE 1 INITIAL INFORMATION § 1.1 This Agreement is based on the Initial Information set forth in this Article 1 and in optional Exhibit A, Initial
Information:
(Complete Exhibit A, Initial Information, and incorporate it into the Agreement at Section 13.2, or state below
Initial Information such as details of the Project’s site and program, Owner’s contractors and consultants,
Architect’s consultants, Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work, authorized representatives, anticipated
procurement method, and other information relevant to the Project.)
See Exhibit A – Proposal
See Exhibit A-1 – Request for Proposal
§ 1.2 The Owner’s anticipated dates for commencement of construction and Substantial Completion of the Work are
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.1 Commencement of construction date:
« »
.2 Substantial Completion date:
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§ 1.3 The Owner and Architect may rely on the Initial Information. Both parties, however, recognize that such
information may materially change and, in that event, the Owner and the Architect shall appropriately adjust the
schedule, the Architect’s services and the Architect’s compensation.
ARTICLE 2 ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES § 2.1 The Architect is the design professional currently licensed to practice architecture and/or engineering and
lawfully practicing architecture or engineering in the State of Indiana. That person or entity is identified, for
convenience and ease of reference, as the “Architect” in this Agreement and is referred to as “Architect” throughout
the Contract Documents. The Architect shall provide the professional services reasonable and necessary in order to
accomplish the tasks expressly set forth in this Agreement or reasonably incidental thereto. It is understood and
agreed between the Owner and the Architect that all of Architect’s professional services are to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement so that a failure by Architect to perform its services in accordance with the standard of
care established below shall constitute a breach of this Agreement.
§ 2.2 The Architect shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by
architects practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. The Architect shall
perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of
the Project.
§ 2.3 The Architect shall identify a representative authorized to act on behalf of the Architect with respect to the
Project.
§ 2.3.1 In performing its services under this Agreement, the Architect shall utilize those individuals identified in the
Architect’s response to the Owner’s Request for Proposal. Personnel not identified in the Architect’s response to the
Owner’s Request for Proposal shall not be utilized to perform services involving the practice of architecture or
engineering without the prior written consent of Owner, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
§2.4 To the extent that the Architect determines to perform its professional services through one or more
consultants, the Architect shall, by appropriate written agreement, require each such consultant to be bound, to the
extent of the services provided by the consultant, to the Owner by terms of this Agreement and the Contract
Documents, and to assume toward the Owner all the obligations and responsibilities which the Architect assumes
toward the Owner.
§ 2.5 Except with the Owner’s knowledge and consent, the Architect shall not engage in any activity, or accept any
employment, interest or contribution that would reasonably appear to compromise the Architect’s professional
judgment with respect to this Project.
§ 2.6 The Architect shall maintain the following insurance for the duration of this Agreement.
All insurance procured must be from an insurance company possessing a minimum A.M. Best’s Insurance Guide
rating of A VII. All insurance shall be purchased from and maintained with insurance company(ies) lawfully
authorized to do business in the State of Indiana.
Owner reserves the right to approve the security of the insurance coverage provided by the Insurance Company(ies)
terms, conditions, and the Certificate of Insurance. Failure of the Architect to fully comply with these requirements
during the term of the Contract will be considered a material breach of contract and will be cause for immediate
termination of the Contract at the option of Owner.
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.2 Automobile Liability
$1,000,000.00 each accident with an aggregate of $2,000,000
Coverage to include all
A. Owned Vehicles
B. Leased Vehicles
C. Hired Vehicles
D. Non-Owned and Employee Non-Owned Vehicles
E. Personal Injury Protection (where applicable)
Business Automobile must be endorsed to include contractual liability coverage if it is not automatically
included within the form.
Architect shall require its consultants to carry insurance coverage limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurance
.3 Workers’ Compensation
Coverage A (workers’ compensation) - Statutory
Coverage B (employers liability) - $500,000/500,000/500,000
Workers’ Compensation policy must include NCCI endorsement WC000313 Waiver of Our Right to Recover
from Other’s endorsement in favor of Owner and it’s board, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers
Architect shall require its consultants to carry insurance coverage similar in scope and amount.
.4 Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Liability/Design Build Liability
Limits as determined by estimated construction project cost:
Cost up to $1,000,000
Each claim $1,000,000 annual aggregate $1,000,000
Cost from $1,000,001 up to $9,999,999
Each claim $2,000,000 annual aggregate $2,000,000
Cost from $10,000,000 to $19,999,999
Each claim $3,000,000 annual aggregate $3,000,000
Cost from $20,000,000 to $40,000,000
Each claim $4,000,000 annual aggregate $4,000,000
Cost over $40,000,000
Each claim $10,000,000 annual aggregate $10,000,000
Architect to keep this policy in effect for three years following Substantial Completion of the Project.
Architect shall require its consultants to carry insurance coverage limits of at least $1,000,000 per claim.
ARTICLE 3 SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES § 3.1 The Architect’s Basic Services include those described in Article 3 and services reasonably incidental thereto.
Architect’s Basic Services include usual and customary structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services.
By way of illustration and not limitation, the following shall be included in Architect’s Basic Services:
.1 Changing or editing previously prepared Instruments of Service necessitated by the enactment or
revision of codes, laws or regulations or official interpretations;
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.2 Preparing digital data for transmission to the Owner’s consultants and contractors, or to other Owner
authorized recipients;
.3 Preparation of design and documentation for alternate bid or proposal requests proposed by the
Owner;
.4 Preparation for, and attendance at, a public presentation, meeting or hearing;
.5 Preparation for, and attendance at a dispute resolution proceeding or legal proceeding, except where
the Architect is party thereto;
.6 Evaluation of the qualifications of bidders or persons providing proposals;
.7 Consultation concerning replacement of Work resulting from fire or other cause during construction;
§ 3.1.1 Prior to performing any professional services pursuant to this Agreement, Architect shall thoroughly
familiarize itself with Purdue University’s Consultant’s Handbook so that the Architect is informed of the technical
and administrative aspects involved in providing professional services to the Owner. Architect shall advise Owner,
in writing if the Architect’s professional services will materially vary from the expectations set forth in the
Consultant’s Handbook, after which the Owner and Architect will confer and determine how the Architect shall
proceed. Architect shall include a similar provision in its contracts with consultants providing services on the
Project.
§ 3.1.2 The Architect shall manage the Architect’s services, consult with the Owner, research applicable design
criteria, attend Project meetings, communicate with members of the Project team and report progress to the Owner.
§ 3.1.3 The Architect shall coordinate its services with those services provided by the Owner and the Owner’s
consultants. The Architect shall be entitled to reasonably rely on the accuracy and completeness of services and
information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Architect shall provide prompt written notice
to the Owner if the Architect becomes aware of any error, omission or inconsistency in such services or information.
§ 3.1.4 As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the Architect shall submit for the Owner’s approval a
schedule for the performance of the Architect’s services. The schedule initially shall include anticipated dates for the
commencement of construction and for Substantial Completion of the Work as set forth in the Initial Information.
The schedule shall include allowances for periods of time required for the Owner’s review, for the performance of
the Owner’s consultants, and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Once
approved by the Owner, time limits established by the schedule shall not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded
by the Architect or Owner. With the Owner’s approval, the Architect shall adjust the schedule, if necessary as the
Project proceeds until the commencement of construction.
§ 3.1.5 The Architect shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution made without the Architect’s
approval.
§ 3.1.6 The Architect shall, at appropriate times, contact the governmental authorities required to approve the
Construction Documents and the entities providing utility services to the Project. In designing the Project, the
Architect shall incorporate applicable design requirements imposed by such governmental authorities and by such
entities providing utility services.
§ 3.1.7 The Architect shall assist the Owner in connection with the Owner’s responsibility for filing documents
required for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project.
§ 3.2 SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE SERVICES § 3.2.1 The Architect shall review the program and other information furnished by the Owner, and shall review laws,
codes, and regulations applicable to the Architect’s services.
§ 3.2.2 The Architect shall prepare a preliminary evaluation of the Owner’s program, schedule, budget for the Cost
of the Work, Project site, and the proposed procurement or delivery method and other Initial Information, each in
terms of the other, to ascertain the requirements of the Project. The Architect shall notify the Owner of (1) any
inconsistencies discovered in the information, and (2) other information or consulting services that may be
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§ 3.2.3 The Architect shall present its preliminary evaluation to the Owner and shall discuss with the Owner
alternative approaches to design and construction of the Project, including the feasibility of incorporating
environmentally responsible design approaches. The Architect shall reach an understanding with the Owner
regarding the requirements of the Project.
§ 3.2.4 Based on the Project’s requirements agreed upon with the Owner, the Architect shall prepare and present for
the Owner’s approval a preliminary design illustrating the scale and relationship of the Project components.
§ 3.2.5 Based on the Owner’s approval of the preliminary design, the Architect shall prepare Schematic Design
Documents for the Owner’s approval. The Schematic Design Documents shall consist of drawings and other
documents including a site plan, if appropriate, and preliminary building plans, sections and elevations; and may
include some combination of study models, perspective sketches, or digital modeling. Preliminary selections of
major building systems and construction materials shall be noted on the drawings or described in writing.
§ 3.2.5.1 The Architect shall consider environmentally responsible design alternatives, such as material choices and
building orientation, together with other considerations based on program and aesthetics, in developing a design that
is consistent with the Owner’s program, schedule and budget for the Cost of the Work. The Owner may obtain other
environmentally responsible design services under Article 4.
§ 3.2.5.2 The Architect shall consider the value of alternative materials, building systems and equipment, together
with other considerations based on program and aesthetics, in developing a design for the Project that is consistent
with the Owner’s program, schedule and budget for the Cost of the Work.
§ 3.2.6 The Architect shall submit to the Owner an estimate of the Cost of the Work prepared in accordance with
Section 6.3.
§ 3.2.7 The Architect shall submit the Schematic Design Documents to the Owner, and request the Owner’s
approval.
§ 3.3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE SERVICES § 3.3.1 Based on the Owner’s approval of the Schematic Design Documents, and on the Owner’s authorization of
any adjustments in the Project requirements and the budget for the Cost of the Work, the Architect shall prepare
Design Development Documents for the Owner’s approval. The Design Development Documents shall illustrate and
describe the development of the approved Schematic Design Documents and shall consist of drawings and other
documents including plans, sections, elevations, typical construction details, and diagrammatic layouts of building
systems to fix and describe the size and character of the Project as to architectural, structural, mechanical and
electrical systems, and such other elements as may be appropriate. The Design Development Documents shall also
include outline specifications that identify major materials and systems and establish in general their quality levels.
§ 3.3.2 The Architect shall update the estimate of the Cost of the Work.
§ 3.3.3 The Architect shall submit the Design Development documents to the Owner, advise the Owner of any
adjustments to the estimate of the Cost of the Work, and request the Owner’s approval.
§ 3.4 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE SERVICES § 3.4.1 Based on the Owner’s approval of the Design Development Documents, and on the Owner’s authorization of
any adjustments in the Project requirements and the budget for the Cost of the Work, the Architect shall prepare
Construction Documents for the Owner’s approval. The Construction Documents shall illustrate and describe the
further development of the approved Design Development Documents and shall consist of Drawings and
Specifications setting forth in detail the quality levels of materials and systems and other requirements for the
construction of the Work. The Owner and Architect acknowledge that in order to construct the Work the Contractor
will provide additional information, including Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and other similar submittals,
which the Architect shall review in accordance with Section 3.6.4.
§ 3.4.2 The Architect shall incorporate into the Construction Documents the design requirements of governmental
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§ 3.4.3 During the development of the Construction Documents, the Architect shall assist the Owner in the
development and preparation of (1) bidding and procurement information that describes the time, place and
conditions of bidding, including bidding or proposal forms; (2) the form of agreement between the Owner and
Contractor; and (3) the Conditions of the Contract for Construction (General, Supplementary and other Conditions) .
The Architect shall also compile a project manual that includes the Conditions of the Contract for Construction and
Specifications and may include bidding requirements and sample forms.
§ 3.4.4 The Architect shall update the estimate for the Cost of the Work.
§ 3.4.5 The Architect shall submit the Construction Documents to the Owner, advise the Owner of any adjustments
to the estimate of the Cost of the Work, take any action required under Section 6.5, and request the Owner’s
approval.
§ 3.5 BIDDING OR NEGOTIATION PHASE SERVICES § 3.5.1 GENERAL The Architect shall assist the Owner in establishing a list of prospective contractors. Following the Owner’s
approval of the Construction Documents, the Architect shall assist the Owner in (1) obtaining either competitive
bids or negotiated proposals; (2) confirming responsiveness of bids or proposals; (3) determining the successful bid
or proposal, if any; and, (4) awarding and preparing contracts for construction.
§ 3.5.2 COMPETITIVE BIDDING § 3.5.2.1 Bidding Documents shall consist of bidding requirements and proposed Contract Documents.
§ 3.5.2.2 The Architect shall assist the Owner in bidding the Project pursuant to applicable requirements of the
Indiana Code (e.g. I.C. § 5-16-1-1 et seq by
.1 procuring the reproduction of Bidding Documents for distribution to prospective bidders;
.2 distributing the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders, requesting their return upon completion
of the bidding process, and maintaining a log of distribution and retrieval and of the amounts of
deposits, if any, received from and returned to prospective bidders;
.3 organizing and conducting a pre-bid conference for prospective bidders;
.4 preparing responses to questions from prospective bidders and providing clarifications and
interpretations of the Bidding Documents to all prospective bidders in the form of addenda; and
.5 organizing and conducting the opening of the bids, and subsequently documenting and distributing
the bidding results, as directed by the Owner.
§ 3.5.2.3 The Architect shall consider requests for substitutions, if the Bidding Documents permit substitutions, and
shall prepare and distribute addenda identifying approved substitutions to all prospective bidders.
§ 3.6 CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES § 3.6.1 GENERAL § 3.6.1.1 The Architect shall provide administration of the Contract between the Owner and the Contractor as set
forth below and in AIA Document A201™–2007, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction as modified..
§ 3.6.1.2 The Architect shall, in the exercise of its professional judgment, advise and consult with the Owner during
the Construction Phase Services so that the Owner is promptly apprised of material developments potentially
affecting the quality of the Work, the date for Substantial Completion of the Work, and the cost of the Work. The
Architect shall have authority to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in this Agreement. The
Architect shall not have control over, charge of, or responsibility for the construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work, nor shall the
Architect be responsible for the Contractor’s failure to perform the Work in accordance with the requirements of the
Contract Documents. The Architect shall be responsible for the Architect’s negligent acts or omissions and the
negligent acts or omission of its consultants, but shall not have control over or charge of, and shall not be
responsible for, acts or omissions of the Contractor or of any other persons or entities performing portions of the
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§ 3.6.1.3 Subject to Section 4.3, the Architect’s responsibility to provide Construction Phase Services commences
with the award of the Contract for Construction and terminates on the date the Architect issues the final Certificate
for Payment.
§ 3.6.2 EVALUATIONS OF THE WORK § 3.6.2.1 The Architect shall visit the site at intervals appropriate, in the exercise of its professional judgment, to the
stage of construction or as requested by the Owner in writing, to become familiar with the progress and quality of
the portion of the Work completed, and to determine, if the Work observed is being performed in a manner
indicating that the Work, when fully completed, will be in accordance with the Contract Documents. However, the
Architect shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity
of the Work. On the basis of the site visits, the Architect shall keep the Owner reasonably informed about the
progress and quality of the portion of the Work completed, and report to the Owner (1) known or suspected
deviations from the Contract Documents and from the most recent construction schedule submitted by the
Contractor, and (2) defects and deficiencies observed or suspected in the Work.
§ 3.6.2.2 The Architect has the authority to reject Work that does not conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever
the Architect considers it necessary or advisable, the Architect shall have the authority to, after consultation with the
Owner, require inspection or testing of the Work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents,
whether or not such Work is fabricated, installed or completed. However, neither this authority of the Architect nor a
decision made in good faith either to exercise or not to exercise such authority shall give rise to a duty or
responsibility of the Architect to the Contractor, Subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, their agents or
employees or other persons or entities performing portions of the Work.
§ 3.6.2.3 The Architect shall interpret and decide matters concerning performance under, and requirements of, the
Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect’s response to such requests
shall be made in writing within any time limits agreed upon or otherwise with reasonable promptness.
§ 3.6.2.4 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable
from the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of drawings. When making such interpretations
and decisions, the Architect shall endeavor to secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, shall not
show partiality to either. The Architect shall consult with the Owner prior to rendering decisions on substantial and
material questions relating to aesthetic effect. The Architect’s decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect shall
be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.2.5 Unless the Owner and Contractor designate another person to serve as an Initial Decision Maker, as that
term is defined in AIA Document A201–2007, the Architect shall render initial decisions on Claims between the
Owner and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.3 CERTIFICATES FOR PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR § 3.6.3.1 The Architect shall review and certify for the Owner’s review the amounts due the Contractor and shall
issue certificates in such amounts. The Architect’s certification for payment shall constitute a representation to the
Owner, based on the Architect’s evaluation of the Work as provided in Section 3.6.2 and on the data comprising the
Contractor’s Application for Payment, that, to the best of the Architect’s knowledge, information and belief, the
Work has progressed to the point indicated and that the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract
Documents. The foregoing representations are subject (1) to an evaluation of the Work for conformance with the
Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion, (2) to results of subsequent tests and inspections, (3) to
correction of minor deviations from the Contract Documents prior to completion, and (4) to specific qualifications
expressed by the Architect.
§ 3.6.3.2 The issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall not be a representation that the Architect has (1) made
exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work, (2) reviewed construction
means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, (3) reviewed copies of requisitions received from
Subcontractors and material suppliers and other data requested by the Owner to substantiate the Contractor’s right to
payment, or (4) ascertained how or for what purpose the Contractor has used money previously paid on account of
the Contract Sum.
§ 3.6.3.3 The Architect shall maintain a record of the Applications and Certificates for Payment.
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§ 6.6 If the Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work at the conclusion of the Construction Documents Phase Services is
exceeded by the lowest bona fide bid , the Owner shall
.1 give written approval of an increase in the budget for the Cost of the Work;
.2 authorize rebidding or renegotiating of the Project within a reasonable time;
.3 terminate in accordance with Section 9.5;
.4 in consultation with the Architect, revise the Project program, scope, or quality as required to reduce the
Cost of the Work; or
.5 implement any other mutually acceptable alternative.
§ 6.7 If the Owner chooses to proceed under Section 6.6.4, the Architect, without additional compensation, shall modify
the Construction Documents as necessary to comply with the Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work at the conclusion
of the Construction Documents Phase Services, or the budget as adjusted under Section 6.6.1.
ARTICLE 7 COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES § 7.1 The Architect and the Owner warrant that in transmitting Instruments of Service, or any other information, the
transmitting party is the copyright owner of such information or has permission from the copyright owner to transmit
such information for its use on the Project. If the Owner and Architect intend to transmit Instruments of Service or any
other information or documentation in digital form, they shall endeavor to establish necessary protocols governing such
transmissions.
§ 7.2 The Architect and the Architect’s consultants shall be deemed the authors and owners of their respective
Instruments of Service, including the Drawings and Specifications, and shall retain all common law, statutory and other
reserved rights, including copyrights. Submission or distribution of Instruments of Service to meet official regulatory
requirements or for similar purposes in connection with the Project is not to be construed as publication in derogation of
the reserved rights of the Architect and the Architect’s consultants.
§ 7.3 Upon execution of this Agreement, the Architect grants to the Owner:
.1 A nonexclusive, irrevocable, fully paid-up license to use the Architect’s Instruments of Service solely and
exclusively for purposes of constructing, using, maintaining, altering and adding to the Project; and
.2 An exclusive, irrevocable, fully paid-up license of the design expressed in the Instruments of Service,
provided that the Owner substantially performs its obligations, including prompt payment of all sums when
due, under this Agreement. The Architect shall obtain similar nonexclusive licenses from the Architect’s
consultants consistent with this Agreement. The license granted under this section permits the Owner to
authorize the Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, and material or equipment suppliers, as well
as the Owner’s consultants and separate contractors, to reproduce applicable portions of the Instruments of
Service solely and exclusively for use in performing services or construction for the Project
§ 7.3.1 In the event the Owner uses the Instruments of Service without retaining the author of the Instruments of Service,
the Owner releases the Architect and Architect’s consultant(s) from all claims and causes of action arising from such
uses. The terms of this Section 7.3.1 shall not apply if the Owner rightfully terminates this Agreement for cause under
Section 9.4.
§ 7.4 Except for the licenses granted in this Article 7, no other license or right shall be deemed granted or implied under
this Agreement. The Owner shall not assign, delegate, sublicense, pledge or otherwise transfer any license granted herein
to another party without the prior written agreement of the Architect. Any unauthorized use of the Instruments of Service
shall be at the Owner’s sole risk and without liability to the Architect and the Architect’s consultants.
ARTICLE 8 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES § 8.1 GENERAL § 8.1.1 The Owner and Architect shall commence all claims and causes of action, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise,
against the other arising out of or related to this Agreement in accordance with the requirements of the method of
binding dispute resolution selected in this Agreement within the period specified by applicable law. The Owner and
Architect waive all claims and causes of action not commenced in accordance with this Section 8.1.1.
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§ 8.1.2 To the extent damages are covered by property insurance during construction, the Owner and Architect waive all
rights against each other and against the contractors, consultants, agents and employees of the other for damages, except
such rights as they may have to the proceeds of such insurance as set forth in AIA Document A201–2007, General
Conditions of the Contract for Construction, as modified. The Owner or the Architect, as appropriate, shall require of the
contractors, consultants, agents and employees of any of them similar waivers in favor of the other parties enumerated
herein.
§ 8.2 MEDIATION § 8.2.1 Any claim, dispute or other matter in question arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to
mediation as a condition precedent to binding dispute resolution. If such matter relates to or is the subject of a lien
arising out of the Architect’s services, the Architect may proceed in accordance with applicable law to comply with the
lien notice or filing deadlines prior to resolution of the matter by mediation or by binding dispute resolution.
§ 8.2.2 The Owner and Architect shall endeavor to resolve claims, disputes and other matters in question between them
by mediation. A request for mediation shall be made in writing, delivered to the other party to the Agreement, and filed
with the person or entity administering the mediation. The request may be made concurrently with the filing of a
complaint or other appropriate demand for binding dispute resolution but, in such event, mediation shall proceed in
advance of binding dispute resolution proceedings, which shall be stayed pending mediation for a period of 60 days from
the date of filing, unless stayed for a longer period by agreement of the parties or court order.
§ 8.2.3 The parties shall share the mediator’s fee and any filing fees equally. The mediation shall be held in the place
where the Project is located, unless another location is mutually agreed upon. Agreements reached in mediation shall be
enforceable as settlement agreements in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
§ 8.2.4 If the parties do not resolve a dispute through mediation pursuant to this Section 8.2, the method of binding
dispute resolution shall be the following:
(Check the appropriate box. If the Owner and Architect do not select a method of binding dispute resolution below, or
do not subsequently agree in writing to a binding dispute resolution method other than litigation, the dispute will be
resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction.)
[ ] Arbitration pursuant to Section 8.3 of this Agreement
[ X ] Litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction
[ ] Other (Specify)
ARTICLE 9 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION § 9.1 If the Owner fails to make payments to the Architect in accordance with this Agreement, such failure shall be
considered substantial nonperformance and cause for termination or, at the Architect’s option, cause for suspension of
performance of services under this Agreement. If the Architect elects to suspend services, the Architect shall give seven
days’ written notice to the Owner before suspending services. In the event of a suspension of services, the Architect shall
have no liability to the Owner for delay or damage caused the Owner because of such suspension of services. Before
resuming services, the Architect shall be paid all sums due prior to suspension and any expenses incurred in the
interruption and resumption of the Architect’s services. The Architect’s fees for the remaining services and the time
schedules may be equitably adjusted.
§ 9.2 If the Owner suspends the Project, the Architect shall be compensated for services performed prior to notice of such
suspension. When the Project is resumed, the Architect shall be compensated for expenses incurred in the interruption
and resumption of the Architect’s services. The Architect’s fees for the remaining services and the time schedules may
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§ 9.3 If the Owner suspends the Project for more than 90 cumulative days for reasons other than the fault of the
Architect, the Architect may terminate this Agreement by giving not less than fifteen days’ written notice.
§ 9.4 Either party may terminate this Agreement upon not less than fifteen days’ written notice should the other party
fail substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of the party initiating the
termination.
§ 9.5 The Owner may terminate this Agreement upon not less than fifteen days’ written notice to the Architect for the
Owner’s convenience and without cause.
§ 9.6 In the event of termination not the fault of the Architect, the Architect shall be compensated for services performed
prior to termination, together with Reimbursable Expenses then due and all Termination Expenses as defined in Section
9.7.
§ 9.7 Termination Expenses are in addition to compensation for the Architect’s services and shall be expenses directly
attributable to termination for which the Architect is not otherwise compensated.
§ 9.8 The Owner’s rights to use the Architect’s Instruments of Service in the event of a termination of this Agreement are
set forth in Article 7 and Section 11.9.
ARTICLE 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS § 10.1This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Indiana. The sole and exclusive venue of any action
to determine rights, duties, obligations or debts arising out of this Agreement shall be a court of competent jurisdiction
located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Architect agrees to incorporate an identical clause in any agreement with a
consultant performing services for the Architect in connection with the Project
§ 10.2 Terms in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as those in AIA Document A201–2007, General Conditions
of the Contract for Construction, as modified.
§ 10.3 The Owner and Architect, respectively, bind themselves, their agents, successors, assigns and legal representatives
to this Agreement. Neither the Owner nor the Architect shall assign this Agreement or any right or claim arising out of
this Agreement without the written consent of the other, except that the Owner may assign this Agreement to a lender
providing financing for the Project if the lender agrees to assume the Owner’s rights and obligations under this
Agreement.
§ 10.4 If the Owner requests the Architect to execute certificates, the proposed language of such certificates shall be
submitted to the Architect for review at least 14 days prior to the requested dates of execution. If the Owner requests the
Architect to execute consents reasonably required to facilitate assignment to a lender, the Architect shall execute all such
consents that are consistent with this Agreement, provided the proposed consent is submitted to the Architect for review
at least 14 days prior to execution. The Architect shall not be required to execute certificates or consents that would
require knowledge, services or responsibilities beyond the scope of this Agreement.
§ 10.5 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor of a
third party against either the Owner or Architect.
§ 10.6 Unless otherwise required in this Agreement, the Architect shall have no responsibility for the discovery,
presence, handling, removal or disposal of, or exposure of persons to, hazardous materials or toxic substances in any
form at the Project site.
§ 10.7 The Architect shall have the right to include photographic or artistic representations of the design of the Project
among the Architect’s promotional and professional materials. The Architect shall be given reasonable access to the
completed Project to make such representations. However, the Architect’s materials shall not include the Owner’s
confidential or proprietary information if the Owner has previously advised the Architect in writing of the specific
information considered by the Owner to be confidential or proprietary. The Owner shall provide professional credit for
the Architect in the Owner’s promotional materials for the Project.
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§ 10.8 If the Architect or Owner receives information specifically designated by the other party as “confidential” or
“business proprietary,” the receiving party shall keep such information strictly confidential and shall not disclose it to
any other person except to (1) its employees, (2) those who need to know the content of such information in order to
perform services or construction solely and exclusively for the Project, or (3) its consultants and contractors whose
contracts include similar restrictions on the use of confidential information.
§10.9 An Indiana criminal statute (IC 35-44-1-3) prohibits public servants from knowingly or intentionally having a
pecuniary interest in, or deriving a profit from, any Agreement or purchase connected with an action by the
governmental entity which such person serves, with certain stated exceptions. Accordingly, if any person having any
interest in Architect is an officer or employee of Owner, disclosure of this fact must be made so that the possible
application of this statute may be investigated. §10.10 Neither Architect, nor any of its consultants, shall discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for
employment in the performance of this Agreement, with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age,
national origin or ancestry, disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other basis prohibited by
applicable law. Architect, and its consultants, if any, agrees to comply with all the provisions contained in Executive
Orders No. 11246 and No. 11375, the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause requirements as set forth at 41 CFR 60-
1.4, 41 CFR 60-250.22 and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof, and
the nondiscrimination mandates of the Indiana Civil Rights Law as presently codified at Ind. Code § 22-9-1-1 et seq. As
used therein the word "contractor" shall be deemed to mean "Architect," and the word "contract" shall refer to this
Agreement. In addition, Architect shall cause the Equal Opportunity Clauses references above to be included in their
subcontracts or purchase orders hereunder unless exempted by rules, regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor
issued pursuant to Section 204 of the Executive Orders No. 11246 and No. 11375 as amended.
§10.11 Architect shall perform security clearance background checks on all of its officers, agents, employees assigned
to have access to Purdue’s facilities to identify whether any such individual is a registered sex offender pursuant to
Zachary’s Law, Ind. Code § 11-8-8 et. seq. or the equivalent law of the individual’s state of residence. Architect shall
either perform such checks on the officers, agents or employees of its consultants of any tier or shall require that such
consultants certify to the Architect and the Owner that such checks have been performed. Neither Architect nor any
consultant (of any tier) shall assign an individual identified as a registered sex offender to perform work or services at
Purdue’s facilities. Purdue reserves the right to immediately remove any individuals identified as registered sex
offenders from Purdue’s facilities. Purdue reserves the right to require additional background checks be made on any of
Architect’s and its consultants(s)’s officers, agents, employees or volunteers assigned to have access to Purdue’s
premises. Architect shall indemnify Purdue and hold it harmless from and against all liability, losses, damages, claims,
liens, and expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or connected with Architect’s failure to comply with
these provisions of the Agreement.
COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT
Each application for payment shall be accompanied by an affidavit, dated and signed by the Architect, substantially as
follows:
This is to certify that in the performance of this Agreement, neither the undersigned Architect, nor (so far as the
undersigned has knowledge) any of its Subcontractors, has violated the “Background Checks and Security Clearance”
provision of the Agreement.
§10.12 Architect shall monitor its payments to its consultants and report, within thirty (30) days following receipt of
payment from the Owner and subject to any disputed items, its disbursement to each consultant.
COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT
Each invoice for services shall be accompanied by an affidavit dated and signed by the Architect, substantially as
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for such portions of the Project. The Architect shall be entitled to compensation in accordance with this Agreement for
all services performed whether or not the Construction Phase is commenced.
§ 11.7 The hourly billing rates for services of the Architect and the Architect’s consultants, if any, are set forth below.
The rates shall be adjusted in accordance with the Architect’s and Architect’s consultants’ normal review practices.
(If applicable, attach an exhibit of hourly billing rates or insert them below.)
See Request for Proposal
Employee or Category Rate See Request for Proposal
§ 11.8 COMPENSATION FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES § 11.8.1 Reimbursable Expenses are in addition to compensation for Basic and Additional Services and include expenses
incurred by the Architect and the Architect’s consultants directly related to the Project, as follows:
.1 Fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the Project;
.2 Renderings, models, mock-ups, professional photography, and presentation materials requested by the
Owner;
§ 11.8.2 For Reimbursable Expenses the compensation shall be the expenses incurred by the Architect and the Architect’s
consultants plus Ten percent ( 10 %) of the expenses incurred.
§ 11.10 PAYMENTS TO THE ARCHITECT § 11.10.1 An initial payment of zero ($ 0.00 ) shall be made upon execution of this Agreement and is the minimum
payment under this Agreement. It shall be credited to the Owner’s account in the final invoice.
§ 11.10.2 Unless otherwise agreed, payments for services shall be made monthly (Net 30) in proportion to services
performed. Payments are due and payable upon presentation of the Architect’s invoice. Amounts unpaid Thirty ( 30 )
days after the invoice date shall bear interest at the rate entered below, or in the absence thereof at the legal rate
prevailing from time to time at the principal place of business of the Architect.
(Insert rate of monthly or annual interest agreed upon.)
0.00 % (zero percent)
§ 11.10.3 The Owner shall not withhold amounts from the Architect’s compensation to impose a penalty or liquidated
damages on the Architect, or to offset sums requested by or paid to contractors for the cost of changes in the Work
unless the Architect agrees or has been found liable for the amounts in a binding dispute resolution proceeding.
§ 11.10.4 Records of Reimbursable Expenses, expenses pertaining to Additional Services, and services performed on the
basis of hourly rates shall be available to the Owner at mutually convenient times.
ARTICLE 12 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Special terms and conditions that modify this Agreement are as follows:
Not Applicable.
ARTICLE 13 SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT § 13.1 This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Owner and the Architect and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended
only by written instrument signed by both Owner and Architect.
§ 13.1.1 To the extent that Architect’s response to Owner’s Request for Proposal for the Project includes terms that
purport to alter, vary or are in any way inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement then such terms shall be of no force
or effect and the terms of this Agreement shall govern.